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Chapter Thirteen

(Gwen's Point of View)

I would not become one of those stupid girls that stay in the house all day because of some guy! I am a freaking witch for crying out loud and it was time to become one!

I stood in front of my grandmother's store…it still felt weird to think about her as my grandma. It was closed but I knew she was waiting for me. I walked in and there she was: reading a book while petting her cat, as always. She didn't notice me so I took the advantage to look at her, really look at her. I had her eyes. Her blue eyes. She doesn't know me and yet, she treats me like we have known each other since forever.

I'm glad I've found someone to help me out. Now that I remember…I warned about my mother of a certain person who would help me. Maybe it's my grandmother.

She was reading attentively her book of enchantments and didn't notice me entering her store. I cleared my throat and she gazed at me and smiled.

- Ah Gwendolyn, I was thinking you were not going to show up!

I walked to her and sat down next to my grandmother.

- The idea appeared in my mind but I always keep my promises…hmmm…can I call you grandma? I really don´t know your name.

Her smile widened and she gently cupped a hand on my cheek.

- Of course sweetie, I am very happy that you accept me as your grandmother. - She smiled at me.

- Well, right now my life is a living hell and I think you are the only one I can truly trust.

- Good I am glad. So, are you still going tonight to the graduation party?

- How do you…? - I asked her. She seemed pleased with my answer and stood up.

- I am a witch Gwen. I can see the future.

- Wow! That is awesome! Can I also see the future?

- No. Every witch has a power: I can see the future. You, my girl, are able to control the four elements: wind, earth, fire and water. You are the most powerful witch that exists on this earth! - I gulped. Me? The most powerful witch? I couldn´t even control myself!

She must have seen the terrified look on my face because she placed her comforting hand on my shoulder and smiled sympathetically.

- I am here to help you, to gain control of your powers! - She took my hands into hers and rubbed them gently- And also to give you any advice at all. I am your confident and friend!

- Ok?! Can we just get this started? I am tired of not being able to control myself.

She grinned at me.

- I thought you never asked! Let´s go!

We went to the woods, near a small sparkly brook. The birds were chirping and the sun illuminated my face. I momentarily closed my eyes and enjoyed the warmth of the sun. It was not every day that we had a sunny day like this!

- So let's start with the easiest element which is fire. Light that tree up! - I watched the small tree that was in front of me. I firstly focused on the leaves, then on the stalk and finally on the roots. A fire erupted from the tree that became out of control. I shrieked and grandma immediately extinguished the fire.

- Again.

- Are you crazy? I could have almost burned up the entire forest! NO I am not doing it again! - I turned around and walked away from her.

- How do you expect to control your powers if you are afraid of showing them? – Once I heard this it made me stop and face her.

- I am not afraid. - I whispered but looked down when I saw the stern look in her eyes.

- Just like your mother. So stubborn. - She sighed and looked lovingly at me. I just stared at her.

- Again. - I said to her. She nodded and smiled.

- Again!

One hour passed by and I was able to control my first element: Fire. When I was comfortable enough, grandma started to teach me how to control water.

- Water is the opposite of Fire, Gwen. You have to feel it. Body and soul. Do you feel it? - I nodded with my eyes closed- It must flows in you, in your mind. It must infiltrate you.

The water itself started rising up from the brook to the sky. A water column formed.

- Ha! I can't believe I just did that! - I just smiled and laughed. I did it! I was able to control two of my elements! We left the woods and returned to the store.

- Well done Gwen. We are done for today and you must rest for tonight. - She smiled at me.

- I have already told you. I am not going.

She stood in front of me, held my shoulders and said:

- You need to trust them Gwen. They are your allies for the upcoming battle. You need to fight alongside them.

- Why do you keep saying that? It's just a silly superstition! There won't be a battle! Not under my watch!

- Just…try. You need them.

I sighed. Maybe they need me more than I thought…and I shore did need them more than I will ever know!

- Ok I will go.

- Wonderful! Tell me all about it when you return here tomorrow - She opened the front door and walk inside the store when I thanked her. She just smiled at me and said that she was proud to have me as her granddaughter. She was proud of me. Wow I haven't heard someone tell me that since y parents died.

I drove back home. When I opened the front door I went to the kitchen and there he was. Charlie was in the kitchen drinking a mug of coffee but he seemed nervous. It must be because of Bella's graduation.

- Bells are you ready? - He shouted upstairs.

- Coming! - Bella ran downstairs. She wore the yellow graduation cap and gown. She smiled when she saw me.

- Hey where have you been all day?

- Oh you know…here and there! - I laughed but she wasn't convinced.

- So…are you still coming tonight? For the graduation party?

- But won't I be like a party crasher? I'm not a senior!

- But you're with me! You can come!

- Ok I will be there! – I smiled excitedly.

- Great! – She smiled and then looked at her dad. Charlie stood up, cleared his throat and scratched his neck nervously.

- You look great Bells. I'm so proud of you.

- Thanks Dad. – They gave a short quick hug and Charlie kissed her forehead lovingly. He loved her very much.

Charlie said we should get going and we all went to Forks High school. Seniors were everywhere I looked! Charlie and I sat inside the auditorium with all of the senior's families and friends. I wished Good luck for Bella and the Cullen's, as well as Bella's friends. One of Bella's friends, Jessica opened the ceremony.

- When we were five they asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Our answers were things like astronaut, president or in my case a princess! -Everyone laughed- When we were ten they asked again: we answered rock star, cowboy or in my case a gold medallist. But now that we have grown up they want a serious answer. Well, how about this. Who the hell knows?

Everyone clapped hands when she ended her speech. She was right! This was the time to make mistakes, to change our minds as many times as possible. To fall in love, to lose love and fall in love again. I wanted that life for Bella. A human life. But I'm afraid she loves Edward too much to let him go. She loves Edward more than life itself. They belonged together and now I saw how perfect they were for each other. When Bella received her diploma, her Dad and I screamed our lungs out and I don't think I have ever clapped my hands so enthusiastically.

- Bella you did great out there! - I hugged her and she hugged me back.

- Thanks Gwen. Don't you think you and my dad were a bit exaggerated?

- You mean with the screaming and the clapping? Hell no! And I expect for you to do the same when my time comes! - She laughed and hugged me tightly again.

She whispered in my ear:

- I'm going to miss this. – I pulled away fro our hug and stared at her chocolate brown eyes. What did she mean? Before I could ask her Charlie interrupted us.

- Bells can I talk to you for a minute? - Charlie asked Bella. She nodded and they left me and Edward alone. We haven´t spoken since the whole Jake and Bella situation. His mind seemed troubled.

- OK mister what is going on?

- What?!

- Edward I already know when you are thinking about something. What is troubling you?

- Are you a mind reader now? - He laughed and I gave him a stern look. He sighed defeated- How are you? With the Jacob and Bella thing? - He took me by surprise. It was like he cared about my opinion of their relationship. Like I have anything to do with Jacob! Pff!

He was concentrated. Oh right…you can read my mind!

He laughed. Bella said to Edward that they should go get ready for the party. He nodded and said goodbye to me.

Aaron was standing in the school's lobby with his seniors friends. I passed through him but he blocked my way. He grinned at me.

- So…hum…congrats I guess. Senior no more! - He laughed and held my hand. His hand was nothing compared to Jacob's. I HAVE TO STOP THINKING ABOUT JACOB BLACK! I immediately took my hand from Aaron's tight grip. His face fell once I did it.

- Thanks. Are you going tonight for the graduation party? - I nodded.

- I can give you a ride if you want to… - He was pouting like a little lost puppy that I couldn't say no to him.

- I will go if you stop doing that. It's creepy. - I whispered to him and he laughed.

- Pick you up at seven! - He left with a bunch of his friends to the Café where they would celebrate until the graduation party at the Cullen's.

Alice and Jasper were still in school and I needed Alice's assistance for my outfit and since she wanted to go shopping with me, why not? Alice stood before me in a blink of an eye.

- ABSOLUTLY YES! - She hugged me hard. Again.

- Alice. Can´t. Breathe.

- Oh right sorry… - She smiled apologetically and immediately let go of me. - So let´s go then, shall we? - She took my arm and fled me to her car without waiting for me to answer.

- Wait Alice! Where are we going?

- Well, I saw your future. Me and you shopping for your party dress! - She ignited the car and we went to Port Angeles. The ride took half an hour but Alice's driving was so fast that we only took fifteen minutes. Wow she was really excited!

There were only three clothing stores. Alice already knew what I was going to wear tonight. A deep blue navy knee length-dress. It was simple, yet beautiful. To complete the outfit she bought me a pair of heels which made me even taller than I already am!

We headed straight back home and she started doing my makeup and my hair. While she was waiting for the iron to curl my hair she asked me if I still liked Aaron. Surprisingly I answered no. I don´t think I have ever really liked him. I saw Aaron more as a friend and not as a boyfriend. She finished my hair soon enough. I slipped into my dress and my heels and I was ready to go! I couldn´t even recognize myself! WOW!

- Wow Alice you have outdone yourself! I can't even recognize myself!

- I know I am the best. I just wished your cousin would be like you…fashion wise! - she eyed her watch and she said she should go get ready. I said my thanks to her and she left.

Aaron rang the bell after Alice's departure and when I opened the door his eyes widened. He was wearing a blue shirt that complimented his eyes and dark jeans. He looked good.

- Whoa you look…

- Ridiculous?!

- I was going to say hot, but… - He grinned at me and raised his eyebrows. Was he checking me out? Something was going to happen and I was not having a good feeling about it. I just felt it…

I decided to put my prejudices aside, just for tonight. All I wanted was to have fun and not think about Jacob or other matters involved with him. He hurt me. Bad.

I got into Aaron's car and we drove into the forest trail. It was already getting dark and the sun welcomed the moon.

Suddenly, Aaron stopped in the middle of the road. I eyed him curiously.

- What? Is something wrong with the car? - He just laughed at me, but this time his laughed seemed different. He looked at me differently. I felt like a prey caged in the grasp of the killer.

- I think I waited long enough for you to take the next step. - He took my face and kissed me angrily. I was in shock but soon enough I tried to get away from him. I wanted to get off of his iron grip, but he just kept tightening harder. I soon gave up thinking he would get over it. But he didn't. His hands started to trail up and down my body. I took all my strength and slapped him in the face leaving him alone in his car. I ran as fast as I could but he caught me and, in an instant I was between him and a tree. I was his victim now and I couldn't do anything. I tried looking for an exit, I tried fighting him. I yelled help several times but the forest was too quiet. Nobody could hear me. There was no water, no fire component around me so I couldn't use my powers. I was hopeless. The tears were already streaming down my face.

- Plea..se…Aaron. Don´t! - I sobbed, begging him not to.

- Oh sweetheart you don't have to be this way. I know you want it! - He came closer and whispered to my ear- It will be all over in no time.

- Please. Stop! HELP! – I screamed as loud as I could but it was to no avail. I was doomed.

The next minute Aaron wasn't hovering over me. My legs gave up and I sat down in the grass. That is when I saw Jacob. I don't think I've ever seen him so angry. Not even when we first met. He punched Aaron's face serious times. Embry and Quill were trying to calm him down but he was restless. I would have calmed him down myself but I felt so weak.

- I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOU NEAR HER EVER AGAIN! GOT IT? - Jacob yelled at Aaron and he took off. All you could hear in the forest were the crying and the sobs of a heartbroken soul. Me.

Jacob kneeled before me with a worried face. He tried wiping the tears running down my cheeks but was soon replaced by new ones. He tried to soothe me but I was too anxious. I kept sobbing and crying. I couldn't stop.

- Gwen it is all right now. Are you hurt? DID HE HURT YOU? - He seemed angry again. I couldn't talk so I just nodded no. He sighed. He was about to lift me up from the ground but I didn't need help.

- No…I'm fine. – I croaked and tried to stay away from his warm body. He rolled his eyes and grunted.

- God sometimes Gwen you are such a stubborn person. - He lifted me up like I was a feather. I don't think I have ever been this close with Jacob. My head rested on his neck and his arms involved my body closely to his. We stared at each other for some time but my eyelids started to close. I rested my hand on Jacob's shoulder and drifted to sleep.

- Shh…it´s ok. I'm right here. Just sleep. - My sobs soon died and I started sleeping in the arms of my saviour.

I woke up in Edward's room. Bella and Edward were there, with worried faces. I sat down and they noticed I have woken up. Bella hugged me and started rocking me like a baby. I just stood there unwillingly to let go.

- Where's Jake?

- He is not here sweetie. He will be coming later to check up on you.

- Oh. - I looked down. Of course he wasn´t going to show up.

- He will show up Gwen. You should see his face. He really does care about you. More than you know, and honestly more than he will ever know. - Edward said.

Bella nodded and caressed my cheeks.

- I didn't know he…cared for you. When did you start being friends?

- We aren't. I…argh it's complicated! Can we talk about this later?

- But…

- Bella dear, it is already eight o'clock. We should get going downstairs to the party. People are expecting us. – Thanks Edward. He looked at me and nodded his head understanding that I didn't want to talk about Jake.

- Are you shore you want to come? After what happened to you? - I sighed.

- Believe me Bella, the last thing I want to do is stay here alone thinking about what happened. I could use a party right now. - She smiled sadly at me and she looked at Edward. He looked the same way at me. I guess me and Edward were becoming more attached than we thought. He just nodded yes to my thoughts and I smiled at him.

People were swarming up the entire household. Jessica and Angela came rushing down the hallway. They hugged Bella and said hello to me. Angela interrupted Jessica and pulled both Jessica and Bella to the dance floor. Bella turned her head to check on me and I whispered I am ok!

I am not ok.

She nodded and danced with her friends. There were so many people and I couldn't see Jacob anywhere. He wasn't going to show up. I just knew it. I was about to walk away from the party when I saw him. There he was, with Embry and Quill. Our eyes locked. He smiled at me and I waved shyly at him. My smile soon faded away when I saw Aaron with his friends. Aaron looked at me, smirked and winked like nothing ever happened between us. Jacob followed my gaze. His face dropped. He was about to run to Aaron and punch him again in the face but Embry and Quill were behind him, preventing him to do anything reckless.

- I'm going to kill him! - He muttered loud enough so that Aaron could hear him. He whispered something to his friends and they left. Jacob took three deep breathes and took my hand.

- Come with me. - I followed him outside to the balcony. He was still holding my hand but when he saw our hands entwined he let go of my hand. I sighed. He would never really like me would we?

The stars were already painting the navy blue sky and the moon was incandescent. We stood there just watching the night and it wasn't a weird silence. It was a comfortable one. I stared at him and he looked at me curiously. I blushed and looked down.

- What is it?

- I just wanted to say thank you Jake. I don't think I can thank you enough. - His eyes lingered on me but I still kept my gaze focused on the starry sky. He took y small hand and caressed it. I looked at him but he was too entertained playing with my fingers.

- I will do anything to prevent from any harm come to you. Ever. But I guess you already know that. - He looked down to his feet and I looked at him.

- You mean the imprinting stuff? Yeah Embry told me…

- He is such a blabbermouth. Can't hold a secret for much longer! - I laughed at what he said and he smiled. Soon enough the heavy silence came again.

Jacob scratched his neck nervously and said:

- I am sorry for what happened between me and Bella. We…I mean…I should have never… - I interrupted him and said it was Ok.

- Jake we are not together you don't have to give me any excuses. - He just nodded and looked upset?

- Maybe we could try…and be friends? I know this imprint thing is…involuntary and I know it is hard to keep a werewolf from his imprint but we necessarily don't need to be lovers! - I smiled at him- We can be friends! If you'll have me as your friend!

He seemed somewhat disappointed with my proposal but he gave in and he accepted it forcing a smile.

- Hum…shore we can be friends!

- So, friend, wanna dance? - He took my hand before even saying a word and led me to the dance floor. The music ours, by Bravery was on and almost everyone was dancing. I was having a great time with Jake when I suddenly saw Alice stopping in the middle of the stairs staring at the emptiness. Bella rushed to her and Jacob and I also went to see what was going on.

- Alice what did you see?

- The decision has been made.

- What is going on? - Jacob asked them. I was right behind him still holding his hand. Bella looked at our hands and Jacob noticed it but he didn't let go of my hand. I thought he liked her!?

- No. They are coming here.

- You mean Victoria and her army? - I asked Alice. She simply nodded terrified with the upcoming news. The battle…it isn't a superstition. It's happening!

The Cullen's, Bella, Embry, Quill, Jake and I were outside in the balcony where no one could hear us.

- They will be here in four days. - Alice said.

- This could turn into a bloodbath. - Carlisle said.

- Who is behind it? - Edward asked Alice. He must be feeling so helpless right now.

- I didn´t see anyone I recognized. Maybe one. - Edward read Alice's thoughts about the mysterious boy.

- I know his face. He is local: Riley Biers. He didn´t start this!

- Whoever did this is staying out of the action! - Alice added.

- They must be playing with the blind spots in your vision. - Carlisle said out loud more to himself than to us.

- Either way, the army is coming and there are not enough of us to protect the town.

- Hold up! What damn army? - Jacob asked them.

- Vampires – I instantly said. Everybody looked at me and I gulped.

- Wait! How do you know this Gwen? – Jacob turned to me and I could feel everybody's stares.

- It doesn't matter. – Jacob was about to question me again when Emmet intercepted him.

- What are they after? - Embry asked the Cullen's. I was standing between Embry and Quill. They were both intrigued with the situation and Jake was still staring at me warily.

- They were passing Bella's scent around, a red blouse. - Alice answered. Wait…that young newborn that came once to our house. Is it Riley?

Edward looked at me and his eyes widened. I'll tell you later. He nodded and we continued listening to the conversation.

- They are after Bella? What the hell does this mean? – Jake's voice became tighter and louder. He was getting angry.

- Means an ugly fight. Of lives lost.

Jacob looked at me than he looked at Embry and Quill. They nodded assenting whatever he was thinking about…oh no!

- All right. We're in!

Bella immediately said no. She didn't want to risk anyone's life, particularly Jake's. This is it. I can't hold it much longer. Here they are risking their lives for Bella and I can't even tell the truth about myself. I have to come clean. I need to tell them the truth.

- Is something wrong Gwen? - Edward asked me. He must have read my thoughts but of course I blocked my only deepest secret. Everybody was staring at me right now. I looked down at my feet and raised my gaze one last time to Jake's.

- I am a witch.

Gwen has finally said she is a witch! Did you like this chapter? And what about Jake/Gwen scenes?

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